"Fan funded" is an expression that refers to an artistic project that is funded entirely by the fans of an artist. It was first used by ArtistShare to describe projects that were being recorded using the money raised by the fans of a particular artist rather than by a traditional record company.

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  • "Fan funded" is an expression that refers to an artistic project that is funded entirely by the fans of an artist. It was first used by ArtistShare to describe projects that were being recorded using the money raised by the fans of a particular artist rather than by a traditional record company. Examples: Marillion - Seen by the music industry as the first established band to fully utilise the power of the internet, they have funded four albums through pre-sales to fans and totally revitalised their career in the process. Exile Inside - Jakes Shillingford of My Life Story invited investment from fans to set up a fan funded project which became Exile Inside. Donita Sparks (L7) Electric Eel Shock - Japanese rock band who in 2006 raised £10,000 from their fans by offering 100 guestlist for life. Then in 2008 they raised $50,000 through Sellaband. com to record the new album "Sugoi Indeed" due for release in October 2009. Sellaband. com - Fan Funding website launched in 2006 that as of mid 2009 had helped 33 artists raise $50,000. Gerald Clayton - The release of the 2009 Two-Shade album was funded through ArtistShare.
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  • "Fan funded" is an expression that refers to an artistic project that is funded entirely by the fans of an artist. It was first used by ArtistShare to describe projects that were being recorded using the money raised by the fans of a particular artist rather than by a traditional record company.
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  • Fan-funded music
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